Weekly Residential Propane Prices Across New York Regions Since 1997

Average residential retail propane prices are tracked weekly during heating season and bi-weekly otherwise, beginning September 8, 1997. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) collects this data via surveys. Prices are reported in dollars per gallon for seven specific regions and a statewide average.

Use Cases

• Analyze price volatility over time using the Date and New York Statewide Average ($/gal) columns.
• Compare regional fuel cost disparities, such as Long Island Average ($/gal) versus North Country Average ($/gal).
• Model seasonal price patterns by correlating Date with regional averages during the defined heating season.
• Forecast short-term propane prices using historical time-series data from columns like Central New York Average ($/gal).

Strengths

• Long-term temporal coverage starting in 1997.
• Data collection follows a consistent weekly/bi-weekly schedule.
• Prices are provided for seven distinct geographic regions.

Limitations

• Sample size and total row count are unknown.
• Geographic coverage is limited exclusively to New York State.
• Data may have gaps outside the defined heating season collection schedule.

Provenance

Source

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

Collection Method

Prices obtained via surveys conducted by NYSERDA staff.

Time Range

Beginning September 8, 1997.

Freshness

Updated weekly during heating season and bi-weekly otherwise, with last update in April 2026.

Geography

New York State, with breakdowns for seven regions including North Country, Central New York, Capital District, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, Western New York, and statewide.